Hen with an 11 week chick?

[jujub41482]

Hey all,

I have a Barred Rock who went broody on me with fake eggs. While she was broody, I introduced a 7 week old chick to the flock. I tried to break her of her broodiness by getting rid of the fake eggs, but instead, she took the 7 week old as her chick. The chick is now 11 weeks old.

Anyone know how long this bond might last? Is 11 weeks a little too old to still be by mom's side?

 

[YardFullPeeps]

Well, Not really. I've had lots of chicks stay with their mother till well. She'll abandon it after awhile. Just let them stay together. If you separate them with such a strong bond she'll be distressed and depressed. Just leave them be.